June 2011

KIDS' SUMMER NATURE CAMP
            Tue - Fri, June 7, 8, 9, & 10
            9:00 a.m. to Noon
Children ages 6 through 12 will enjoy this four-day camp, learning about the outdoors with fun hands-on lessons, games, and activities.  They will leave camp with an increased appreciation and excitement for nature in this camp facilitated by Master Naturalist Mary Cordray.  A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your child's space. Cost is $35 for members’ children; $45 non-members' children.  Limited to 15 registrants.

TEACHERS’ WORKSHOP:  GET WILD ABOUT CREEPY CRAWLIES!         
            Friday, June 24
            9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a Project Wild workshop emphasizing native Mississippi "Creepy Crawlies", conducted by Crystie Baker, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Educational Outreach Biologist.  Open to teachers and homeschool educators. FREE for Hancock and Pearl River County teachers. Others, $15 or registration and book, and $10 for CEU's.  Prepare for a “working lunch” (bring a brown bag lunch). To sign up, call the Arboretum office at 601-799-2311 or contact Patricia Drackett at drackett@ext.msstate.edu.